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観覧 (かんらん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N1 Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
viewing ; watching ; looking at as a visitor or spectator
Used for formally viewing exhibitions, shows, events, or public displays. More official or written-sounding than simply 見る, and common in words such as 観覧券 and 観覧席.
花はな
火び
大たい
会かい
の
観かん
覧らん
に
は
事じ
前ぜん
予よ
約やく
が
必ひつ
要よう
です
。
Advance reservations are required to watch the fireworks festival.
Kanji 観 outlook, look, appearance Similar words 見み る The everyday verb for seeing or watching; 観覧 is more formal and is used for viewing events, exhibitions, or displays as a visitor or spectator.
鑑かん 賞しょう Focuses on appreciating art, music, film, or nature aesthetically; 観覧 emphasizes the act of going to view or watch something.
見けん 学がく Means visiting a place to observe and learn, such as a factory or school; 観覧 is more about viewing an exhibition, performance, or spectacle.
Etymology A Sino-Japanese compound written with 観, associated with observing or looking, and 覧, associated with looking over or viewing. The compound straightforwardly expresses the idea of viewing or watching.